REYNOLDS ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING CO., INC.
POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: | Plumber/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman
JOB CODE + 036802, 031802
DATE PREPARED : May 18, 1993 Revised: Oecember 13, 1993

SUMMARY STATEMENT

The incumbent directly supervises plumbers and refrigeration mechanics according to instructions received from
the Plumber/Refrigeration Mechanic General Foreman.

DIMENSIONS

The incumbent reports to a Plumber/Refrigeration Mechanic General Foreman or exempt supervisor and
supervises a crew of craftsmen.

NATURE AND SCOPE

1. Plans, issues, reviews work, and provides directions to assigned craft team; may perform same duties as
craftpersons being supervised;

2. Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet work schedule using knowledge of capacities of equipment
and assigned personnel; directs employees to ensure that work is of good quality and is performed in a
timely manner;

3. Interprets specifications, blueprints, drawings, and job orders as needed for area of supervision; tracks
materials inventory and maintains required records; makes material take-offs; orders supplies and materiais
required and ensures that they are delivered to jobsite;

4. Interprets Company policies and directs employees supervised in compliance with the latest environmental,
safety, and health policies and procedures applicable to this work;

5. Makes recommendations on materials, parts, and equipment; analyzes and resolves work problems; checks
work for accuracy; answers technical questions regarding craft operations;

6. Reviews time sheets to audit labor hours committed to projects and to verify accuracy of hours being
credited for payroll purposes;

7. May study schedules and estimate work hour requirements for completion of job;
8. Conducts weekly safety meetings to promote safety consciousness;

9. Adheres to all Company EEO, affirmative action, environment, safety, health, quality assurance, and
security programs;

10. Performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Physical

1. Constant standing/walking throughout shift on all types of surfaces, uneven terrain, in shop and outdoors
for short distances up to one to two miles/shift, depending on assignment while inspecting/evaluating craft
crewmen and their respective work;


Plumber/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman

2. Occasional sitting while performing shop tasks or administrative duties;

3. Frequent lifting/carrying paperwork, tools, equipment, materials, and metal stock, 1 to 50 pounds; assistive
devices available for lifting/carrying up to 100 pounds of heavy metal stock, welding cylinders, etc.;

4, Frequent pushing/pulling using both hands/arms while performing inspections/installations, fabrication,
assembly, construction, and working with heavier materials, exerting up to 75 pounds of force;

5. Frequent climbing/balancing on stairs, ladders, and scaffolding while performing maintenance and
construction on roofs or ductwork;

6. Frequent-to-constant bending/twisting at waist/knees/neck while performing fabrication, installation, and
administrative duties;

7. Frequent kneeling/crouching/crawling, depending on task assigned, while performing
inspections/evaluations and duties at or near ground level; frequent working in awkward positions and
cramped spaces;

8. Constant use of both hands/arms in reaching/handling/grasping/fingering/squeezing while performing
administrative duties and while using tools and equipment to assemble, fabricate, and shape metal
parts/structures; overhead reaching while working with tools may be required;

9. Constant use of sight abilities while operating equipment and tools and in maintaining a sate work
environment; visual requirements include hand/eye/foot coordination and visual acuity in near- and mid-
range;

10. Frequent use of speech/hearing abilities in communicating with coworkers and supervisors; constant use of
hearing abilities while working around equipment to maintain safe work environment.

Mental

1, Good verbal communication/interpersonal skills are required in routing exchanges of information,
communicating with craft workers/supervisors, and giving/receiving instructions;

2. Good written communication is required while completing logs/reports and recording data;

3. Must be able to read/write/speak English to understand basic instructions, Material Safety Data Sheet
guidelines, and memoranda; must possess basic mathematical skills;

4. Good organization planning/scheduling skills are required;

5. Frequent mental alertness, concentration, and attention to detail are necessary while performing tasks
in/around hazardous areas, monitoring routine processes, and operating motor vehicles/equipment;

.6. Must have good reasoning skills and be able to apply established procedures effectively, develop new
procedures, and problem-solve;

7. Must be able to deal with time constraints to ensure work completion in a timely and safe manner;

8. Must be able to provide crew leadership, make decisions, supervise/train/discipline workers under

supervision of this position, and assign projects/schedules.


Plumber/Refrigeration Mechanic Foreman

WORKING CONDITIONS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Work is performed in shop environment 20 percent of the time and in the field 80 percent of the time
completely exposed to Nevada weather conditions.

Tools & Equipment Used: Hand/power tools, jackhammer, cranes, forklift, welding equipment, and other
equipment as needed. Safety equipment includes anti-C suits, coveralls, gloves, hard hat, safety shoes, safety
glasses, and respirator.

REQUIRED TRAINING AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Four years of experience as a refrigeration mechanic welder or completion of a certified apprenticeship program.
Previous supervisory experience or assignment to lead role is desirable. When welding is required, must be
currently qualitied and be able to demonstrate continued proficiency in accordance with REECo’s General
Welding Standard WQ-1, as described in the REECo Welding Manual, Volume Il.

OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Brazing certification required. Must be able to pass appropriate Environmental Protection Agency certification.
Valid driver's license required.